PETE Wicks has surprised a cancer survivor’s daughter – and TOWIE superfan – in order to raise further awareness about the disease for World Cancer Day.

The TOWIE star, who is currently in Tenerife alongside girlfriend Megan McKenna, headed to Brentwood to surprise Leah and her dad, Darren, who survived testicular cancer after losing both his parents to the disease when he was a teenager.

Pete, who himself has been touched by cancer, headed to Amy Child's Salon to surprise 20-year-old Leah as part of the #ActOfUnity campaign, to encourage the nation to wear a Cancer Research UK Unity Band for World Cancer Day on 4 February.

The tattooed hunk shared a banter-filled chat with Darren after inviting the pair for lunch, who praised Cancer Research for their work in helping him overcome the disease.

Pete confessed: "I'm so proud to be supporting World Cancer Day on 4 February. Everyone is touched by cancer in some way and even the smallest Act of Unity to show your support - like taking someone for lunch to cheer them up - can make the biggest difference.

Pete Wicks played his part in a surprise #ActOfUnity for World Cancer Day on 4 February [Adrian Brooks / Imagewise]

"You can get involved by sharing your Cancer Research UK Unity Band selfies using the hashtag #ActOfUnity or donating to help beat cancer sooner."

Pete himself is currently filming for the next season of The Only Way Is Essex, and is currently in Tenerife to begin the next season of the extremely popular reality show.

As the TOWIE gang headed to the sunny holiday spot for Gemma Collins' birthday, the plus-size fashion designer took to her Instagram page to share a snap of the Essex group - including Bobby Norris and Georgia Kousoulou - enjoying a group meal together.

Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks put on a united front in Tenerife [Gemma Collins/Instagram]

And sat directly opposite each other were none other than the cute duo themselves, Megan and Pete.

With Megan sat comfortably in hair curlers and a casual hoodie, the smiley duo looked content in each other's company as they enjoyed a glass of wine with pals.

According to The Sun, the on-off couple got into an argument in front of their fellow TOWIE cast mates at the afterparty, which resulted in Megan fleeing the group.

It's believed a "commotion was heard coming from the area where the group were" before the former Celebrity Big Brother star ran off crying.

Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks had an 'explosive row' at the NTAs [Wenn]

Since then, the pair have both kept tightlipped on their relationship status - but hopefully, it seems things might be looking better for the TOWIE faves as they enjoy their romantic getaway to Tenerife.

And fans were quick to comment on the cute pair finally being spotted together since their row.

One fan wrote: "Looks like Megan and Pete are back on then!" while another added: "YAAAY Megan and Pete are BACK!"

You can get involved by sharing your Cancer Research UK Unity Band selfies using the hashtag #ActOfUnity or donating to help beat cancer sooner.

Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks look to be back on track [Megan McKenna/Twitter]

Every Act of Unity makes a difference in someone's fight against cancer, which is why Cancer Research UK is asking everyone to unite in one incredible Act of Unity on 4 February, World Cancer Day.

As a symbol of strength and unity, the charity is urging supporters to donate or wear a specially designed Unity Band, with all proceeds helping pioneer research into all 200 types of cancers, and fund over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses in the UK. Bands are available online or in Cancer Research UK shops across the country - to get yours go to www.cancerresearchuk.org/worldcancerday.